 
    
What You Can Do
to Help
Restore Your Watershed
AT HOME--Direct roof downspouts away
from driveways to the lawn or flower beds, where it can soak into the
ground.
- Plant trees, shrubs and other deep rooted
plants in your yard as part of natural landscape to absorb the rain
water.
- Minimize the use of concrete and htmlhalt
for paths and patios. make sure the plastic weed barriers under
decks are perforated so water can pass through.
IN THE COMMUNITY--Work through your
school or place of worship to interest others in working for the
watershed.
- Support the efforts of your local garden
or environmental club.
- Volunteer to help groups plant natural
vegetation, or organize a group yourself.
- Encourage your village, park and library
officials to work with other governments in watershed management.
Ask them to plant deep rooted plats as part of their landscaping.
- Contribute to not-for-profit organizations
that are promoting good stormwater management practices.
- Write a letter to the editor of your local
paper.
- Contact us at the Des Plaines Watershed
Team.
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